FY 2016 Appropriation

The mission of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is: "To sustain and enhance the quality of life for people today and tomorrow, through the coordinated and balanced stewardship of our natural resources."

DNR serves as an umbrella organization bringing together the following seven divisions of state government that affect the state's natural resources in diverse ways:

  • Forestry, Fire and State Lands
  • Oil, Gas and Mining
  • Wildlife Resources
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Utah Geological Survey
  • Water Resources
  • Water Rights
Funding History

Funding Issues

Asset and Agreement Tracking System Maintenance & Hosting

The division is nearing completion of the development of the new Sovereign Lands Asset and Agreement Tracking System. There will be ongoing costs for software maintenance of $25,000 and for DTS hosting and support of $15,000.

Bear Lake: Access Points Improvement

The division is in collaboration with Bear Lake Regional Commission, Bear River Association of Governments, GOED, National Park Service, and the Division of Parks and Recreation to improve Bear Lake's infrastructure and enhance the recreational opportunities, as well as the public access and safety. This funding request is to be matched with other sources and be used for projects that will improve the parking, enhance the lighting at boat ramps, and provide more permanent restroom facilities around the lake.

Bear Lake: Law Enforcement

The majority of the goals of the Bear Lake Comprehensive Management Plan deal with public safety and the protection of the environmental resources. Currently, the law enforcement is contracted through the Rich County Sheriff's Office for peak summer season only. To meet the increased demand for recreational access, and recent legislation and policies related to the beach launching, quagga mussel prevention, and restrictions on using motorized vehicles on the beaches, the division is requesting additional appropriation of $65,000 ongoing to provide full-time law enforcement at Bear Lake through Rich County's Sheriff's Office.

Bear River Management Plan, Phase 1

The Bear River is used for recreation, agriculture, and industry. These multiple uses will continue to increase as the population along the Wasatch Front continues to expand and move northward into communities along the river. The division is requesting funding for phase one of a comprehensive management plan for the area. The comprehensive management plan sets the framework for the management of sovereign lands under multiple-use, sustained-yield principles. The funding is to aid staff with expertise provided by consultants for certain aspects of the process, as well as for materials for the public meetings.

Canal Safety Amendments, HB 370 (2014 GS)

This request is to provide funding for HB 370 (2014 GS) for the remaining three years. The fiscal note stated that it "could cost the Division of Water Rights $130,000 per year from the General Fund for FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017 to complete the inventory list of water conveyance systems..." The division only got funding for FY 2015, and they are now requesting the funding for FY 2016.

Catastrophic Fire

The Catastrophic Wildfire Reduction Strategy provides a systematic approach to reducing the risk of wildfire. If addressed collectively, the strategy's three goals of 1) Landscape Resilience, 2) Community Preparedness, and 3) Wildfire Response & Management will likely reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, as well as reduce both suppression and total costs of wildfire over time. The division is requesting $2.5 million to implement pre-suppression actions of wildfire prevention (targeted outreach to change behaviors and reduce the number of human-caused fires), preparedness (community planning, evacuation planning, egress issues, firefighter training and qualifications, fire department equipment, etc.), and mitigation (hazardous fuels reduction work, defensible space, etc.).

Coyote Control

Some of the most critical mule deer units need additional help with predator control. The division is requesting additional funds from the restricted account to expand coyote control efforts and ensure that the removal takes place at the right time of the year and is targeting the right animals.

Dam Safety

The purpose of the Dam Safety Program is to minimize the risk of dam failure by bringing dams up to safety standards. The division has estimated that based on the current funding level, it would take 59 years to address the deficiencies of all high-hazard dams in the state.

DNR Richfield Office Building

The request is to borrow from the Sovereign Lands Management Restricted Account for the construction of a new DNR office building in Richfield, which will house the department staff, including the employees of the division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. The divisions will use their current lease payments to repay the loan to the restricted fund over time.

Federal Grants

Requests for approval to apply for additional federal grants with details included in the Issue Brief, "Agencies' Requests for Federal Funds."

Freeport Center O&M

The division has a need to store engines, vehicles, boats, etc. during the off-season. In the past, they have used warehouse space (80,000 sq. ft.) at the old Freeport Center in Clearfield, which was transferred to DFCM by the federal government. Some upgrades have been made to the facility since the transfer. DFCM is now requesting payments from the division for the annual operations and maintenance costs for the facility.

Geologic Hazard Mapping

The landslide of August 5, 2014 in North Salt Lake left one home destroyed and neighbors worried about their own homes, with one of them quoted in the media wondering "Did we build in the right place?" How can home buyers and local government officials know if an area is safe in terms of geologic hazards? Many local government officials are also left in "the dark" as they respond to requests for rezoning to accommodate proposed new development in their boundaries without the needed geological hazard data. The lack of this information often leads local governments to permit areas that are not suitable for development. The results include excessive maintenance costs and potential liability from damaged streets, sidewalks, and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and stormwater), along with increased expenses for private electric, gas, and communications utilities. These costs are ultimately borne by the taxpayer and utility subscribers. An example of this is SunCrest development in the Draper area. This funding will provide additional staff and equipment in order to expedite the production of geologic hazard maps in the state. Currently the state has 2 FTE, and they are able to produce 1-2 maps per year. This funding will double the FTE and the efforts.

Jordan River: Bank Stabilization

The division has received numerous requests from local municipalities to help plan, implement, and fund stream bank stabilization projects along the Jordan River. In many cases the continual erosion and degradation of stream banks present serious threats to structures, land, and wildlife habitat along the Jordan River. The division is requesting $50,000 to provide matching funds for local projects that will protect the integrity and stability of the Jordan River, while also enhancing the ecological and aesthetic value of sovereign lands.

Jordan River: Commission

The Jordan River Commission was created by an inter-local cooperation agreement in 2010, with the purpose to facilitate regional implementation of the Blueprint Jordan River, to serve as a technical resource to local communities, and to provide a forum for coordination of planning, restoration, and responsible development along the Jordan River corridor. The cities and counties that participate provide funding, and the Division of Water Quality provides office space. Currently, the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands does not provide financial contributions to the Jordan River Commission. The request is for $30,000 ongoing to assist the commission to hire a full-time staff, who is to focus on research, grant writing, and project-specific work.

Jordanelle Park Capital Improvements

The request is for renovation projects and improvements for Jordanelle State Park funded jointly with the Bureau of Reclamation (the owner of the reservoir). Part of the renovation will include improvements allowing the visitors faster way to enter the park and includes an increase of the capacity of the park to accommodate more vehicles and visitors.

Lake Powell Quagga Mussel Containment and Prevention

Funding to provide more staff and additional measures to prevent the spread of quagga mussel from Lake Powell to the rest of Utah.

LiDAR for Northern Utah

The division will partner with contributions from FEMA, the Utah Geological Survey, Division of Emergency Management, and other parties for LiDAR data acquisition for the shoreline and beaches of Bear Lake, the Bear River where claimed as sovereign, and as much of the Great Salt Lake shoreline and beaches as possible. LiDAR data will help staff manage the beds of sovereign lands. The data can also be used for vegetation modeling and mapping.

Navigational Hazards Removal

The State of Utah faces liability by continuing to allow navigational hazards to remain on waterways throughout the state. The division is responsible to provide safe navigation on sovereign lands. Staff has been working with local stakeholders to mitigate and remove navigational hazards on sovereign lands. The division is requesting funds to partner with local municipalities and agencies to prioritize the removal of navigational hazards on sovereign lands, including: abandoned pipelines, concrete bridge pilasters, fences, abandoned railroad trestles, etc.

Pre-suppression

Re-direct this funding for projects that will prevent catastrophic fires. The Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands may contract with the Watershed Program to complete the projects.

Vehicles

This request is for two new vehicles for the sovereign lands staff in Logan (Bear River Area Office) and Moab (South East Area Office). The staff travel out in the field doing sovereign lands related work, hazardous fuels reduction work, and other forestry type field labor. The division is requesting $65,000 one time for the purchase of the two vehicles and $9,600 for the ongoing vehicles operation costs.

Water Rights Adjudication

Funding for additional staff for the judicial system to speed up the adjudication process.
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $243,741,700 from all sources for Natural Resources. This is a 10.6 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $54,654,800 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 45.8 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Appropriation Adjustments

In addition to statewide compensation and internal service fund cost increases, the following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:

DescriptionOngoingOne-Time 07. Dead Horse Point Campground$20,000 ($20,000)
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$20,000$0General Fund
$0 ($20,000)General Fund, One-time
Priotitized #7 by the subcommittee. Estimated O&M is $20,000.
Asset and Agreement Tracking System Maintenance & Hosting$40,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$40,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division is nearing completion of the development of the new Sovereign Lands Asset and Agreement Tracking System. There will be ongoing costs for software maintenance of $25,000 and for DTS hosting and support of $15,000.
Assist with Geological Survey Shortfall$0$300,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$300,000General Fund, One-time
Sen. Hinkins requested to provide 1x funding to assist with UGS' shortfall from the LEDA and Federal Mineral Lease this year (low oil prices); next year they will have several staff retire and be able to absorb it better, without RIF.
Attorney General Dedicated Credit Adjustments$49,600$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$30,700$0General Fund
$4,700$0Federal Funds
$4,900$0GFR - Wildlife Resources
$9,300$0Water Resources C and D
This item designates additional funding appropriated to an agency to pay higher costs for Attorney General services, due to statewide and AG-specific compensation increases.
Bear Lake State Park Marina$0$100,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$100,000General Fund, One-time
Funding for a study assessing the costs of expanding the marina.
Bear Lake: Access Points Improvement$0$250,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$250,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division is in collaboration with Bear Lake Regional Commission, Bear River Association of Governments, GOED, National Park Service, and the Division of Parks and Recreation to improve Bear Lake's infrastructure and enhance the recreational opportunities, as well as the public access and safety. This funding request is to be matched with other sources and be used for projects that will improve the parking, enhance the lighting at boat ramps, and provide more permanent restroom facilities around the lake.
Bear Lake: Law Enforcement$65,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$65,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The majority of the goals of the Bear Lake Comprehensive Management Plan deal with public safety and the protection of the environmental resources. Currently, the law enforcement is contracted through the Rich County Sheriff's Office for peak summer season only. To meet the increased demand for recreational access, and recent legislation and policies related to the beach launching, quagga mussel prevention, and restrictions on using motorized vehicles on the beaches, the division is requesting additional appropriation of $65,000 ongoing to provide full-time law enforcement at Bear Lake through Rich County's Sheriff's Office.
Bear River Management Plan, Phase 1$0$100,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$100,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The Bear River is used for recreation, agriculture, and industry. These multiple uses will continue to increase as the population along the Wasatch Front continues to expand and move northward into communities along the river. The division is requesting funding for phase one of a comprehensive management plan for the area. The comprehensive management plan sets the framework for the management of sovereign lands under multiple-use, sustained-yield principles. The funding is to aid staff with expertise provided by consultants for certain aspects of the process, as well as for materials for the public meetings.
Canal Safety Amendments, HB 370 (2014 GS)$0$130,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$130,000General Fund, One-time
This request is to provide funding for HB 370 (2014 GS) for the remaining three years. The fiscal note stated that it "could cost the Division of Water Rights $130,000 per year from the General Fund for FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017 to complete the inventory list of water conveyance systems..." The division only got funding for FY 2015, and they are now requesting the funding for FY 2016.
Carp Removal$0$500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$500,000GFR - Species Protection
No Description
Catastrophic Fire$0$2,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,500,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The Catastrophic Wildfire Reduction Strategy provides a systematic approach to reducing the risk of wildfire. If addressed collectively, the strategy's three goals of 1) Landscape Resilience, 2) Community Preparedness, and 3) Wildfire Response & Management will likely reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, as well as reduce both suppression and total costs of wildfire over time. The division is requesting $2.5 million to implement pre-suppression actions of wildfire prevention (targeted outreach to change behaviors and reduce the number of human-caused fires), preparedness (community planning, evacuation planning, egress issues, firefighter training and qualifications, fire department equipment, etc.), and mitigation (hazardous fuels reduction work, defensible space, etc.).
Colorado River Basin Conservation$0$1,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,500,000General Fund, One-time
Addiitonal funding for projects.
Coyote Control$200,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$200,000$0GFR - Predator Control
Some of the most critical mule deer units need additional help with predator control. The division is requesting additional funds from the restricted account to expand coyote control efforts and ensure that the removal takes place at the right time of the year and is targeting the right animals.
Dam Safety$0$11,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$11,000,000General Fund, One-time
The purpose of the Dam Safety Program is to minimize the risk of dam failure by bringing dams up to safety standards. The division has estimated that based on the current funding level, it would take 59 years to address the deficiencies of all high-hazard dams in the state.
Desilting of Millsite Reservoir$0$200,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$200,000General Fund, One-time
Additional funding for the desilting process.
DNR - Delisting of Wolves$0$500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$500,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
DNR Richfield Office Building$0$2,006,300
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,006,300GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The request is to borrow from the Sovereign Lands Management Restricted Account for the construction of a new DNR office building in Richfield, which will house the department staff, including the employees of the division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. The divisions will use their current lease payments to repay the loan to the restricted fund over time.
Dredging the Great Salt Lake Marina$0$1,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
$0$500,000GFR - State Park Fees
The funding is to be provided from the Sovereign Lands Management Account (2/3) and the State Parks Fees Account (1/3).
DWR Current Expense and Travel ($17,000)$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
($17,000)$0General Fund
The division will implement efficiency measures that will reduce the amount of staff travel. This will also factor in the savings from the drop in gasoline prices.
Federal Grants$0$7,905,600
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$7,905,600Federal Funds
Requests for approval to apply for additional federal grants with details included in the Issue Brief, "Agencies' Requests for Federal Funds."
Freeport Center O&M$56,600$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$56,600$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division has a need to store engines, vehicles, boats, etc. during the off-season. In the past, they have used warehouse space (80,000 sq. ft.) at the old Freeport Center in Clearfield, which was transferred to DFCM by the federal government. Some upgrades have been made to the facility since the transfer. DFCM is now requesting payments from the division for the annual operations and maintenance costs for the facility.
Geologic Hazard Mapping$184,800$3,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$184,800$0General Fund
$0$3,000General Fund, One-time
The landslide of August 5, 2014 in North Salt Lake left one home destroyed and neighbors worried about their own homes, with one of them quoted in the media wondering "Did we build in the right place?" How can home buyers and local government officials know if an area is safe in terms of geologic hazards? Many local government officials are also left in "the dark" as they respond to requests for rezoning to accommodate proposed new development in their boundaries without the needed geological hazard data. The lack of this information often leads local governments to permit areas that are not suitable for development. The results include excessive maintenance costs and potential liability from damaged streets, sidewalks, and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and stormwater), along with increased expenses for private electric, gas, and communications utilities. These costs are ultimately borne by the taxpayer and utility subscribers. An example of this is SunCrest development in the Draper area. This funding will provide additional staff and equipment in order to expedite the production of geologic hazard maps in the state. Currently the state has 2 FTE, and they are able to produce 1-2 maps per year. This funding will double the FTE and the efforts.
Gordon Creek Stream Bank Alteration$0$150,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$150,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
Invasive Species Inspections, Quagga, Bear Lake$0$400,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$300,000General Fund, One-time
$0$100,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
Funding from the Sovereign Lands Management Account for additional inspections points/services for quagga mussels at the Bear Lake.
Jordan River/Utah Lake Improvements$0$1,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
Jordan River: Bank Stabilization$50,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$50,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division has received numerous requests from local municipalities to help plan, implement, and fund stream bank stabilization projects along the Jordan River. In many cases the continual erosion and degradation of stream banks present serious threats to structures, land, and wildlife habitat along the Jordan River. The division is requesting $50,000 to provide matching funds for local projects that will protect the integrity and stability of the Jordan River, while also enhancing the ecological and aesthetic value of sovereign lands.
Jordan River: Commission$30,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$30,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The Jordan River Commission was created by an inter-local cooperation agreement in 2010, with the purpose to facilitate regional implementation of the Blueprint Jordan River, to serve as a technical resource to local communities, and to provide a forum for coordination of planning, restoration, and responsible development along the Jordan River corridor. The cities and counties that participate provide funding, and the Division of Water Quality provides office space. Currently, the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands does not provide financial contributions to the Jordan River Commission. The request is for $30,000 ongoing to assist the commission to hire a full-time staff, who is to focus on research, grant writing, and project-specific work.
Jordanelle Park Capital Improvements$0$1,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000GFR - State Park Fees
The request is for renovation projects and improvements for Jordanelle State Park funded jointly with the Bureau of Reclamation (the owner of the reservoir). Part of the renovation will include improvements allowing the visitors faster way to enter the park and includes an increase of the capacity of the park to accommodate more vehicles and visitors.
Kodachrome Park Access Road Bridge$0$260,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$260,000GFR - State Park Fees
Funding to rebuild the Kodachrome Park Access Road Bridge.
Lake Powell Quagga Mussel Containment and Prevention$0$740,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$740,000General Fund, One-time
Funding to provide more staff and additional measures to prevent the spread of quagga mussel from Lake Powell to the rest of Utah.
LiDAR for Northern Utah$0$250,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$250,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division will partner with contributions from FEMA, the Utah Geological Survey, Division of Emergency Management, and other parties for LiDAR data acquisition for the shoreline and beaches of Bear Lake, the Bear River where claimed as sovereign, and as much of the Great Salt Lake shoreline and beaches as possible. LiDAR data will help staff manage the beds of sovereign lands. The data can also be used for vegetation modeling and mapping.
Navigational Hazards Removal$0$150,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$150,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The State of Utah faces liability by continuing to allow navigational hazards to remain on waterways throughout the state. The division is responsible to provide safe navigation on sovereign lands. Staff has been working with local stakeholders to mitigate and remove navigational hazards on sovereign lands. The division is requesting funds to partner with local municipalities and agencies to prioritize the removal of navigational hazards on sovereign lands, including: abandoned pipelines, concrete bridge pilasters, fences, abandoned railroad trestles, etc.
NEPA Fund$250,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$250,000$0General Fund
No Description
Nonlapsing Balance$0$400,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$400,000Beginning Nonlapsing
No Description
Northern Utah Community Fisheries$0$20,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$20,000GFR - Wildlife Habitat
No Description
Oil and Gas FTE$168,500$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$168,500$0GFR - Oil and Gas Conservation Account
Funding from the Oil and Gas Restricted Account funding for an additional FTE for the oil and gas activities.
Phragmites Removal on the Great Salt Lake$0$500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$500,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
Funding for phragmites removal projects.
Reduction of SITLA Capital Development Projects ($335,600)$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
($335,600)$0GFR - Land Exchange Distribution Account
Due to the downturn in the economy, SITLA has reduced its capital development projects and the need for this funding is no longer there.
Sage Grouse Nonlisting$0$2,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,000,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
This Is The Place Park$200,000$200,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$200,000$0General Fund
$0$200,000General Fund, One-time
The Subcommittee voted to add more funding to prepare for when the current Park Manager and Chairman of the Board, who is a volunteer, retires and will need to be replaced by a compitent, paid manager.
Utah Lake State Park, Dredging$0$1,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,500,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
No Description
Utah Prairie Dog Management Appropriation$0$400,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$400,000General Fund, One-time
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue. This legislation appropriates $400,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2016 to the Division of Wildlife Resources for implementation of the Utah prairie dog management plan.
Vehicles$9,600$65,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$9,600$65,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
This request is for two new vehicles for the sovereign lands staff in Logan (Bear River Area Office) and Moab (South East Area Office). The staff travel out in the field doing sovereign lands related work, hazardous fuels reduction work, and other forestry type field labor. The division is requesting $65,000 one time for the purchase of the two vehicles and $9,600 for the ongoing vehicles operation costs.
Water Rights Adjudication$438,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$438,000$0General Fund
Funding for additional staff for the judicial system to speed up the adjudication process.
Zoo Transfer from Social Services Committee$908,400$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$908,400$0General Fund
No Description

The following are performance measures tracked within this organization.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 98

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for DNR Administration in Item 1, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Capital Projects $25,000; Operating Budget Items $200,000.

HB0003: Item 99

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Species Protection program in Item 2, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to projects started in 2015: $200,000.

HB0003: Item 100

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Watershed program in Item 4, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to projects started in 2015: $700,000.

HB0003: Item 101

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands in Item 5, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Sovereign Lands Projects $1,210,000; Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Dispute $100,000; Little Willow Water Line $32,000; Navigational Hazards Removal $20,000; Lands Maintenance $50,000; Information Database $110,000; Jordan River Assessment $27,000; Bear River Baseline $35,000; Bear Lake Public Access $50,000, Cedar City Office Building $1,000,000.

HB0003: Item 101

The Legislature intends that Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands purchase two new vehicles in FY 2015 through the Division of Fleet Operations.

HB0003: Item 102

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining in Item 6, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Mining Special Projects/Studies $250,000; Computer Equipment/Software $50,000; Employee Training/Incentives $50,000; Equipment/Supplies $50,000.

HB0003: Item 103

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Wildlife Resources line item in Item 7, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to projects funded from the Mule Deer Protection Restricted Account $300,000; and projects funded from the Predator Control Restricted Account $200,000.

HB0003: Item 103

The Legislature intends that up to $180,000 be spent on livestock damage. $90,000 will be from the General Fund and up to $90,000 will be from the General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources account. The Legislature also intends that this appropriation shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015.

HB0003: Item 103

The Legislature intends that up to $700,000 of Wildlife Resources budget may be used for big game depredation expenses. The Legislature also intends that half of these funds be from the General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources account and half from the General Fund. The Legislature also intends that this appropriation shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015.

HB0003: Item 104

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Wildlife Resources Capital line item in Item 12, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to Operations and Maintenance of the Hatchery Systems in the state: $649,400.

HB0003: Item 106

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Utah Geological Survey in Item 14, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Mineral Lease Projects $830,000; Computer Equipment/Software $60,000; Equipment/Supplies $40,000; Employee Training/Incentives $30,000.

HB0003: Item 106

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that $300,000 appropriated to assist with Geological Survey shortfall not lapse at the close of FY 2015.

HB0003: Item 107

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Division of Water Resources in Item 15, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Current Expenses $50,000; Computer Equipment/Software $25,000; Special Projects/Studies $125,000.

HB0003: Item 108

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Division of Water Rights in Item 16, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Computer Equipment/Software $40,000; Adjudication $50,000, Special Projects/Studies $150,000; Employee Incentive/Training $30,000, Equipment/Supplies $50,000, Current Expense $30,000.

SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources work with the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to identify ways to better optimize the resources of its financial operations and report to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee by November 30, 2015.

SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources transfer $50,000 to the Bear Lake Commission to be expended only as a one-to-one match with funds from the State of Idaho.

SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources continue to facilitate and staff the Executive Water Task Force.

SB0002: Item 146

The Legislature intends that the Utah Lake Commission present specific long-term funding plans for the carp-removal efforts during the 2016 General Session.

SB0002: Item 147

The Legislature intends that the "Jordan River/Utah Lake Improvements" funding request be contingent upon a 3-to-1 match with non-state funds.

SB0002: Item 148

The Legislature intends that the $250,000 for Bear Lake Access be contingent upon at least a 50% match from other state and/or local sources.

SB0002: Item 148

The Legislature intends that the $50,000 for Jordan River bank stabilization be contingent upon a one-to-one match from non-state sources.

SB0002: Item 148

The Legislature intends that the $250,000 for LiDAR for Northern Utah be contingent upon a one-to-one match from other state, federal, and/or local sources.

SB0002: Item 151

The Legislature intends that the $50,000 appropriation increase for This Is the Place Heritage Park be transferred to the park only after the park has received matching funds of at least $50,000 from Salt Lake City and at least $50,000 from Salt Lake County.

SB0002: Item 155

The Legislature intends that the Division of Water Rights work with the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to realign its appropriations unit structure to better match its operations.

SB0003: Item 22

The Legislature intends that the $2,000,000 appropriated in Item 147, Senate Bill 2, 2015 General Session be used for the renewal of the FY 2015 contract #146311.

SB0003: Item 22

The Legislature intends that the $500,000 one-time appropriation from the General Fund for delisting of wolves be used for the renewal of contract #136039.

SB0003: Item 155

The Legislature intends that the $2,000,000 appropriated in Item 147, Senate Bill 2, 2015 General Session be used for the renewal of the FY 2015 contract #146311.

SB0003: Item 155

The Legislature intends that the $500,000 one-time appropriation from the General Fund for delisting of wolves be used for the renewal of contract #136039.

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